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DPLM Stock Chart & Stats
7230.00 p
110.00 p(1.46%)
At close: 4:00 PM EDT
7230.00 p
110.00 p(1.46%)
Day’s Range― - ―
52-Week Range4,970.00 p - 7,980.00 p
Previous CloseN/A
Volume268.98K
Average Volume (3M)487.74K
Market Cap
£9.24B
Enterprise Value8.48B
Total Cash (Recent Filing)£68.70M
Total Debt (Recent Filing)£501.40M
Price to Earnings (P/E)48.9
Beta0.89
Next Earnings
Nov 17, 2026EPS Estimate
1.45Next Dividend Ex-DateN/A
Dividend Yield0.92%
Share Statistics
EPS (TTM)1.41
Shares Outstanding134,317,400
10 Day Avg. Volume363,470
30 Day Avg. Volume487,743
Financial Highlights & Ratios
PEG Ratio0.88
Price to Book (P/B)7.19
Price to Sales (P/S)4.67
P/FCF Ratio28.09
Enterprise Value/Market CapN/A
Enterprise Value/RevenueN/A
Enterprise Value/Gross ProfitN/A
Enterprise Value/EbitdaN/A
Forecast
1Y Price Target
£8,112.50Price Target Upside12.21% Upside
Rating ConsensusStrong Buy
Number of Analyst Covering4
EPS Forecast (FY)2.68
Revenue Forecast (FY)£2.01B
Bulls Say, Bears Say
Bulls Say
Revenue GrowthRapid revenue expansion indicates stronger demand across Diploma’s specialized distribution and services businesses. If maintained, this growth can broaden the company’s customer base, increase operating scale, and support further investment in its mission-critical product and service offerings over the next several quarters.
Cash GenerationStrong free-cash-flow conversion suggests reported earnings are supported by cash generation rather than relying mainly on accounting gains. This provides Diploma with internally generated funding for reinvestment, acquisitions, debt servicing, and shareholder returns, strengthening financial resilience over time.
Improving ProfitabilityImproving net and operating margins show that Diploma is converting revenue into profit more effectively as the business grows. Better profitability can strengthen returns on incremental sales, increase funds available for investment, and provide greater capacity to absorb changes in end-market demand.
Bears Say
Higher Absolute DebtAlthough leverage remains moderate and improved versus 2024, the materially higher absolute debt load increases the importance of sustained earnings and cash generation. More debt can reduce financial flexibility and leave less capacity for investment or acquisitions if operating performance weakens.
Gross Margin VolatilityUneven gross margins make the durability of Diploma’s recent profitability improvement less certain. Mix changes and acquisition effects may influence reported margins, so future earnings could be less predictable if the favorable contribution from particular products, businesses, or periods does not persist.
Operating Cash Flow Below EarningsOperating cash flow below accounting earnings indicates that working-capital or integration-related factors are absorbing part of reported profit. Even with strong free cash flow overall, continued conversion below net income could limit the cash available for reinvestment, debt reduction, or shareholder distributions.
DPLM FAQ
What was Diploma PLC’s price range in the past 12 months?
Diploma PLC lowest share price was 4970.00 p and its highest was 7980.00 p in the past 12 months.
What is Diploma PLC’s market cap?
Diploma PLC’s market cap is £9.24B.
When is Diploma PLC’s upcoming earnings report date?
Diploma PLC’s upcoming earnings report date is Nov 17, 2026 which is in 24 days.
How were Diploma PLC’s earnings last quarter?
Diploma PLC released its earnings results on May 19, 2026. The company reported 1.092 p earnings per share for the quarter, beating the consensus estimate of 1.08 p by 0.012 p.
Is Diploma PLC overvalued?
According to Wall Street analysts Diploma PLC’s price is currently Undervalued.
Does Diploma PLC pay dividends?
Diploma PLC pays a Semiannually dividend of 19.1 p which represents an annual dividend yield of 0.92%. See more information on Diploma PLC dividends here
What is Diploma PLC’s EPS estimate?
Diploma PLC’s EPS estimate is 1.45.
How many shares outstanding does Diploma PLC have?
Diploma PLC has 134,317,400 shares outstanding.
What happened to Diploma PLC’s price movement after its last earnings report?
Diploma PLC reported an EPS of 1.092 p in its last earnings report, beating expectations of 1.08 p. Following the earnings report the stock price went up 3.17%.
Which hedge fund is a major shareholder of Diploma PLC?
Currently, no hedge funds are holding shares in GB:DPLM
What is the TipRanks Smart Score and how is it calculated?
Smart Score combines eight research factors - such as analyst recommendations, hedge fund trends, and technical indicators - to measure a stock’s outlook. These signals are unified into a single score that reflects bullish or bearish momentum. See detailed methodology
Diploma Stock Smart Score
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Analyst Consensus
Strong Buy
Average Price Target:
£8,112.50 (12.21% Upside)
£8,112.50 (12.21% Upside)
Blogger Sentiment
Bullish
GB:DPLM Sentiment 75%
Sector Average 63%
Sector Average 63%
Insider Transactions
Bought Shares
Worth £113.9K over
the Last 3 Months
the Last 3 Months
Technicals
SMA
Positive
20 days / 200 days
Momentum
25.36%
12-Months-Change
Fundamentals
Return on Equity
18.55%
Trailing 12-Months
Asset Growth
12.08%
Trailing 12-Months
Learn more about TipRanks Smart Score
Company Description
Diploma PLC
Diploma PLC is a global provider of highly specialized technical products and services, operating across the United Kingdom, Europe, North America, and other international markets. The company structures its diverse operations into three primary business sectors: Life Sciences, Seals, and Controls. The Life Sciences division caters to healthcare and scientific research institutions, offering a comprehensive suite of clinical diagnostics instrumentation, related consumables, and specialized surgical equipment for hospitals, clinics, and pathology laboratories. It also provides advanced patient monitoring technologies, laboratory diagnostics, and medically supervised nutritional products. Additionally, this segment supplies specialized containment solutions and analytical tools vital for the chemical, petrochemical, environmental research, and pharmaceutical industries. The Seals sector specializes in critical sealing technologies. It provides a wide array of seals, gaskets, filters, hydraulic cylinders, and various components, including O-rings and custom-engineered parts, primarily serving heavy mobile machinery, industrial equipment, and fluid sealing applications. Lastly, the Controls segment offers a broad portfolio of connectivity and control solutions. This includes products for cable identification, termination, and management, low-voltage cables, and a variety of harness components and specialist connectors, often bundled with technical support and automated inventory services for demanding sectors like civil aerospace, motorsport, and defense. Furthermore, this division supplies fluid controllers, compressors, valves, temperature and pressure measurement devices, liquid dispensing components, and industrial silicones, adhesives, and sealants. Diploma PLC was incorporated in 1931 and is based in London, United Kingdom.
DPLM Stock 12 Month Forecast
Average Price Target
8,112.50 p
▲(12.21% Upside)
Technical Analysis
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